Testimonials

Mike Stella has without a doubt changed my life for the better. Going into my sophomore year of football at Belmont Hill, I was a 205lbs defensive lineman who was weak and undersized. After some persuading from my captain that year, I decided to join Stella’s program. It was easily the best decision I ever made. I came into training camp that fall at the fastest, strongest, and quickest I had ever been and earned a starting spot that season and never looked back, because Stella pushed me hard enough to reach my potential! By my senior year I was 255lbs. What I think is the greatest aspect of Mike Stella’s training regimen isn’t necessarily the results I saw or the goals I achieved, but rather the fact that he cares so much about each and every one of his athletes and considers them to be part of his family. This man genuinely cares about everyone he trains and that is why I genuinely believe he is the best in the business. The program doesn’t just work it is impressive. If you want to become bigger, stronger, more explosive, faster, and quicker, then you’re in the right place!

05/06/2013

03/08/2013

About Mike Stella

Mike Stella is the owner and Director of Athletic Performance Innovation, where he advises on and develops programs for schools, organizations, and individuals regarding anything from training to adapted physical education. Mike has 15 years coaching experience in strength and conditioning and football, 11 years managerial experience between the collegiate and business setting, as well as 8 years experience in education.

Mike started training to build his body and mind after realizing that being born with cerebral palsy would not define his very nature. Cerebral palsy was supposed to confine his abilities to a wheelchair and his education to that of high school. However, he ran while playing football in high school and graduated from Penn State University while playing an intricate part in the daily operations of the football team.

His passion lies in heavy, old school training that builds strength, power, speed, and flexibility. Mike’s background in overcoming a disability gives him a unique perspective on how and why we train. Mike’s main objective is to inform, educate, coach, and train any athlete who wants to be the strongest competitor mentally and physically on and off the field.